Puducherry, India
3 reviews$1 - $365 / Day
I was born in in Milan (Italy) and discovered my passion for filmmaking and photography at a very young age, when there were no computers or digital cameras yet. I managed to pay for my university studies by doing video installations for museums, art exhibitions, live concerts and shows and achieved a MA in educational sciences (University of Bologna) and a MA in digital technologies, communication and education (University of Manchester). Thanks to my profession, I traveled all over Europe working with major musicians and dancers from all over the world. After finishing the university I left for a two months trip to Africa but till today, 12 years after, I never left the continent. In 2007 I founded the International organization Cultural Video Foundation, with the aim of using multimedia as a tool to inform, connect, advocate and educate disadvantaged people all over the world. Since then I have been working all over Africa for different UN agencies and International TV stations, finally settling in Dar Es Salaam since January 2015, where I live with my two kids. I define myself as a media activist and "film for change" can easily resume my vision. In this information society knowledge is power, but it is also a precious good and I am dedicating my passion and profession in spreading media and information literacy, as a basic human rights and an invaluable skill for today's and tomorrow's citizens.
February • 2021
Alessandra is not only a talented photographer, but she is also very professional and approachable and is an excellent communicator. She connected with the subject very easily and she delivered an outstanding work to the client. Rotary International will be looking for opportunities to work with Alessandra again.
December • 2017
Alessandra shot exactly what we need. We had excellent communication with her during the project and she gave the assignment 200%. We are very happy with the results.
Every child deserves a chance to access free, quality and inclusive education like Zainabu and Sauma. We believe that governments must ensure that their tax systems are fairer, more progressive and better able to raise the funds needed to ensure that all children – especially girls – are able to fully enjoy their right to a good quality education
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Discover the lesser-known stories of the world’s oldest continent. From ancient tribal villages and rural working farms, to breathtaking natural parks and big bustling cities. David explores the diverse cultures and culinary of Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and South Africa with curiosity, and an open mind. Watch on National Geographic People
Produced for UNICEF
The Cash Plus initiative aims at empowering vulnerable adolescent boys and girls to tackle and overcome difficult challenges and improve their quality of life. The intervention aims to ensure that adolescents grow into healthy and productive adults through intensive life skills training, mentoring and coaching on livelihood enhancement, and sexual and reproductive health. These 2,500 adolescents will be supported to go back to school, start vocational training or grow a business whilst building their resilience to manage health-related circumstances that may block them from reaching their goals, such as teenage pregnancy, HIV, and gender based violence.
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Produced for Rotary International
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